You might take a look into what Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) has to offer - their tube preamps and amps are designed with 'true' balanced inputs and outputs, and a used VK32SE would be in your price range.
Looking for a tube preamp that has xlr outputs.
As the topic says looking for a new or used tube preamp that has xlr outputs to go to my vtv amplifier. Will be looking for dac next for streaming music. But back the preamp. Price is under 2500. Used is ok since you can often get more bang for the buck.
What suggestions do people have? I like to listen to everything from blues to assic